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Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster

Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Ridley, Stringer shine amid Bombers' midfield concens

Essendon lost the clearances again as they held off Richmond for a two-goal win, with Jordan Ridley, Zach Merrett and Jake Stringer their best.

AAP · May 25, 2024

Yeo injured as Bombers hold off gutsy Eagles

West Coast star Elliot Yeo is facing a stint on the sidelines after injuring his groin in his team's pulsating six-point loss to Essendon.

AAP · May 4, 2024

Essendon's Martin strikes late to sink Crows

Essendon have kicked the last two goals of the game to pip Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

Bombers overwhelm Dogs in recovery after Power failure

Essendon boast a positive win-loss ledger after kicking 10 of the last 13 goals to run over the top of the Western Bulldogs in a convincing 29-point victory.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers

Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG.

AAP · Mar 23, 2024

Sick of losing, Merrett is determined to lift Bombers

Essendon captain Zach Merrett says the Bombers need to be more consistent to bridge the gap between themselves and the AFL's top teams.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Bombers brush Crows, surge to fifth spot in AFL

Peter Wright kicked three goals and Zach Merrett starred again as Essendon dominated early to set up an 18-point home win over Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 9, 2023

Essendon’s total control trumps Richmond’s beautiful chaos in AFL Dreamtime boilover

Against a backdrop of complex issues named for a man of multiple talents, Essendon and Richmond’s contrasting styles delivered sweet pandemonium

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2023

Scott says Merrett is even better than he realised

New Essendon coach Brad Scott says captain Zach Merrett, who starred in their one-point win over Richmond, is an even better player than he realised.

AAP · May 20, 2023